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This is RCCG Sunday School Teachers manual for the adult class.

Today’s Lesson 1 topic: THE IMMANENCE OF GOD.

Date: 6 September 2026

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL LESSON 1 (6 SEPTEMBER 2026)

TOPIC: THE IMMANENCE OF GOD

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to understand your nearness and active involvement in my affairs.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

(i) Teachers should welcome students to the first Sunday school lesson for the year 2026/2027.
(ii) Teachers and students should thank God for His unfailing mercies and faithfulness throughout the 2025/2026 Sunday School Year.
(iii) The teacher should encourage the students to be steadfast, regular, and punctual in Sunday school throughout the year.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 139:1-5

1 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Colossians 1:17.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The immanence of God refers to His presence, nearness, and active involvement in His creation and in the lives of His people. It is the biblical truth that God is not distant, or merely observing from afar; He is close, attentive, connected and relational. This is different from His transcendence, which means that God is above, infinitely greater, more powerful, distant and separate from the material universe, existing beyond and utterly distinct from everything He created (Jeremiah 23:23; Isaiah 55:9).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To understand the concept of God’s immanence.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Explain the concept of God’s immanence.
b. Give biblical instances of God’s immanence.
c. Highlight the implications of God’s immanence.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:
a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Psalm 139:1-5

Here, the Psalmist proclaims that the knowledge of God about him (and by implication about all men) is all encompassing and there is nothing about him that is hidden from God. He said:

A. O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me. Vs. 1
B. Then he went ahead to list some of the things he believes that God knows about him:
i. Thou knowest my downsitting….. Vs. 2a
ii. Thou understandest my….. Vs. 2b
iii. Thou compassest and my….. Vs. 3a
iv. Art acquainted….. Vs. 3b
v. For there is….Vs. 4
vi. Thou hast beset me…..Vs. 5

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL INSTANCES

A. God has always been present with and involved in the world He created, especially with His people.
i. At creation, God formed Adam “from the dust” and breathed life into him (Genesis 2:7).
ii. God’s voice was heard “walking in the garden” (Genesis 3:8).
iii. The burning bush reveals God’s personal call to Moses (Exodus 3:4) as well as His awareness, compassion, and active response to the affliction of His people (Exodus 3:7).
iv. God’s presence dwelt among Israel in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8), and His glory (visibly) filled the temple (1 Kings 8:10-11).
v. David declares God’s inescapable nearness: whether in the heavens, depths, or darkness, God is there (Psalm 139:7).
vi. 1 Kings 19:12 reveals God’s personal and intimate way of speaking to His prophets.

B. Jesus, becoming God in the flesh (John 1:14), is the ultimate act of divine immanence.
i. “Immanuel” means “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).
ii. He came to the earth, walked, talked, healed, cried and ate with people.
iii. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come to dwell in believers (John 14:17).
iv. The Spirit is not just near but indwelling, guiding, and teaching us (John 14:26).
v. Christ remains present with His people through the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:20).

C. In the New Heavens and New Earth, God will dwell fully and forever with His people (Revelation 21:3). This is the eternal expression of God’s immanence.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The class should discuss whether God is truly present and involved in the world today, especially with the negative occurrences. They can share their life experiences.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE IMPLICATIONS

1. God is accessible – We can pray and hear from Him (1 John 5:14-15).
2. God is personal – God knows our thoughts, fears, and desires (Psalm 139:1-3).
3. God is compassionate – He sees suffering and acts accordingly (Exodus 3:7-8).
4. God disciplines and guides – As a Father does (Hebrews 12:6-7).
5. God is worthy of worship – Not just as Creator but as a loving Father (Revelation 15:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Which of these implications of God’s character do people find hard to believe or experience?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 6 September 2026

God is not far from believers in Christ: “for in Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:27-28).

EVALUATION:

Mention four implications of God’s immanence.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, let me enjoy more of your presence, nearness and active involvement in my life in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 1

In what area(s) do you want God to show His immanence? Speak to Him now and have faith that He will show up for you (No mark).

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Today’s Lesson 52 topic: 4TH INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

Date: 30 August 2026

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TOPIC: 4TH INTERACTIVE SESSION AND QUARTERLY REVIEW

SECTION 1

4TH QUARTER TEST

MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

Coordinator (Parish/Area/Zonal) should set 10 questions from the 12 lessons in the quarter and administer them for 15 minutes. Each question carries 5 marks. Total score should be marked over 50 marks.

SECTION 2

4TH QUARTER ATTENDANCE IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTIVITIES.

MARKS OBTAINABLE: 50 MARKS.

TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

Teacher should check the student’s attendance and participation in Sunday School Class Register (R1) and count the number of times the students attended the Sunday School. 4 marks should be given for each time the students was present in the quarter, while 2 marks should be given for attending the quarterly review exer-cise. i.e 4marks x number of times present plus 2marks. E.g (4×12) + 2= 50. Total scores should be marked over 50 marks.

SECTION 3

ASSIGNMENT:

MARKS OBTAINABLE: 100 MARKS.

TIME ALLOWED: ZERO MINUTE BECAUSE THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE MARKED WEEKLY.

Teacher should check student’s manual and the student’s score. The assignments should be scored over 100 marks for every quarter. (10 marks for each assignment).

GRADING OF SCORES

TOTAL SCORE= SECTION 1 + SECTION 2 + SECTION 3/200

E.G.=40+42+70=152/200=76%

SECTION 4

INTERACTIVE SECTION:

MARKS OBTAINABLE: ZERO MARK.

TIME ALLOWED: 15 MINUTES.

i. Teacher and students should discuss how to move the Sunday School forward in the new quarter.

ii. They should discuss challenges and set new goals.

iii. They should pray for success of the Sunday School and all officials in the new Sunday School year.

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Today’s Lesson 51 topic: THE SECOND DEATH

Date: 23 August 2026

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TOPIC: THE SECOND DEATH

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to understand the meaning of the second death in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 20:11-15

¹¹ And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
¹² And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
¹³ And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
¹⁴ And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
¹⁵ And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

MEMORY VERSE:

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The second death is one of the final events in the Bible described as the eternal death in “the lake which burn with fire and brimstone” (Revelation 21:8).

It is a “death” in that it is a separation from God, the Giver of life. It is called the “second” because it follows physical death. The eternal agony in the lake of fire is the second death.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To enlighten believers on the reality of the second death.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this study, students should be able to:

• Describe the term second death.
• Identify the candidates of the second death.
• Explain the call to action to avoid the second death.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Revelation 20:11-15

This passage identities three things that will characterise the second death namely:

i. Death.
ii. ….
iii…..

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method

TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: CANDIDATES OF THE SECOND DEATH

A. The Bible makes it clear that those who overcome and share in the first resurrection will not experience the second death (Revelation 2:11; 20:6).

i. The second death is exclusively for those who rejected Christ and His saving grace.

ii. These include “the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars.” (Revelation 21:8).

B. At the end of time, even death and hell will be thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14).

i. In addition, every person not included in the book of life will be thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15).

ii. This condition will be final; the destination is permanent.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Using Luke 16:24 as a reference, the class should mention some of the likely experiences of those who will partake in the second death.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: CALL TO ACTION

A. The inevitability of Christ’s return (Mark 13:33) and the second death should motivate:

i. How we live (Matthew 5:16).

ii. How we witness the gospel to unbelievers (2 Timothy 4:2).

B. This is because God has no pleasure in the death of sinners (Ezekiel 33:11) and He is exercising a lot of patience tor sinners to repent and be saved (2 Peter 3:8-2).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should discuss how they plan to help their unsaved relatives/friends escape the second death before it is too late (Reference: Luke 16:27-31)

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 23 August 2026

The second death is a reference to the lake of fire where those who are separated from God by their sin will dwell for eternity. Be holy!

EVALUATION:

What is the call to action for believers on the second death?

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, help me to make heaven in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 51

Mention two (2) things you are doing to avoid the second death (No Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 50 topic: THE RESURRECTION

Date: 16 August 2026

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TOPIC: THE RESURRECTION

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, help me to comprehend the mystery of the resurrection.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: John 5:28-29

²⁸ Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
²⁹ And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

MEMORY VERSE:

“And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” Daniel 12:2.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Scripture reveals that resurrection is a reality and this life is not all that there is. While death is the end of physical life, it is not the end of human existence.

Everyone will be raised from the dead, but not everyone will share the same destiny (Acts 24:15; Matthew 25:46). The New Testament reveals further details of separate resurrections for the just and the unjust.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To study about the resurrection.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this study, students should be able to:

• Understand the significance of the resurrection.
• Know the two categories of resurrection.
• Explain the stages of the first resurrection.
• Differentiate between the first resurrection and the second resurrection.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignment.

b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: John 5:28-29.

Jesus in declaring His authority to execute judgement over all things emphasised that even the dead will hear His voice and those who have done good will be resurrected unto life while those who did evil will be resurrected unto damnation.

TEACHING METHOD: The Lecture Method

TIME MANAGEMENT: The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE FIRST RESURRECTION

A. Revelation 20:4-6 mentions a “first resurrection” and identifies those involved as “blessed and holy.”

i. The second death (the lake of fire, Revelation 20:14) has no power over these individuals.
ii. The first resurrection, then, is the raising of all believers.
iii. It corresponds with Jesus’ teaching of the “resurrection of the just” (Luke 14:14) and the “resurrection of life” (John 5:29).

B. The first resurrection takes place in various stages:

i. Jesus Christ Himself – the “first fruits” (1 Corinthians
15:20, paved the way for the resurrection of all who believe in Him (1 Peter 1:3). Christ’s resurrection is the basis of the Christian’s certainty that all people who have died will one day be raised to face fair and even-handed judgement by Jesus Christ (Acts
17:30-31).

ii. The saints who slept were raised after Christ’s resurrection to make an appearance in Jerusalem (Matthew 27:50-53).

iii. There will be the resurrection of “the dead in Christ” at the Lord’s return (1 Thessalonians 4:16). It will occur at the time of the rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). The apostle Paul explained that not all Christians will die, but all will be changed, i.e., given ‘resurrection-type’ bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51-53).
Christians who are alive and those who have already died will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air and be with Him always.

iv. The resurrection of the believers in Jesus who died during the tribulation and the martyrs at the end of the tribulation (Revelation 20:4). Some of the peo ple left behind on earth will repent during this time and trust in Jesus as their Saviour. Tragically, most of them will pay for their faith in Jesus by losing their lives (Revelation 6:9-11; 7:9, 13-14). These will be resurrected at Christ’s return (second phase) to reign with Him for a thousand years on earth (Revelation 20:4,6).

v. Isaiah 65:17-20 suggests another resurrection at the end of the millennium. Some believers may die a physical death during the millennium.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Using Isaiah 65:17-20, students should discuss the possibility of having some believers still living in their physical body during the millennium.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE SECOND RESURRECTION

This is the resurrection of those who rejected Jesus as their saviour;

i. They will experience the second death or eternal separation from God.

ii. It is the raising of all unbelievers and the wicked, judged at the great white throne before being cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:11-15).

iii. It corresponds with Jesus’ teaching of the “resurrection of damnation” (John 5:29).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

When will the second resurrection take place? Discuss.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 16 August 2026

What great rejoicing will attend the first resurrection!
What great anguish at the second!
What a responsibility we have to share the Gospel! (Jude 23-24).

EVALUATION:

Mention the stages of the first resurrection.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I refuse to partake in the second resurrection in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 50

 List the five (5) stages of the first resurrection (5×2=10 Marks).

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